Query Workshop … critiques by Trisha Leaver

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have Trisha Leaver pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries. Here’s some more information about Trisha… Trisha Leaver Trisha Leaver lives on Cape Cod – the land of sandy beaches and perpetual tourists Read more…

SCENT OF DARKNESS by Margot Berwin … print release!

Buy it now! About the Book. . . Deep in the bayous of Louisiana exists a world of fortune-tellers, soothsayers, and makers of potent elixirs. Among them is Evangeline’s grandmother, Louise, a master of scent-making and perfume. And when Eva is eighteen, Louise leaves her the ultimate gift—a scent created just for her. However, the bottle comes with a warning: do not remove the crystal stopper unless you want everything in your life to change.  Read more…

Query Workshop … critiques by Thomas Torre

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have Thomas Torre pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries.  Here’s some more information about Thomas…   Thomas Torre Tom is an IT whiz by day (just think of one of those guys Read more…

EFFORTLESS WITH YOU by Lizzy Charles … print release!

I’m so excited to announce that EFFORTLESS WITH YOU is now available in print. Pick a copy up for yourself, it’s such a wonderful read! Title: Effortless With You Author: Lizzy Charles Genre: YA Contemporary Romance Kindle Copy: Amazon.com Nook Copy:  BarnesandNoble.com Print: Amazon.com School is out and Lucy is ready for the perfect summer: lazy days at the pool, invitations to the most exclusive parties, and romantic dates with her hot new boyfriend. That Read more…

Query Workshop … critiques by C. Elizabeth Vescio

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have C. Elizabeth Vescio pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries. Here’s some more information about C. Elizabeth Vescio… C. Elizabeth Vescio Author C. Elizabeth Vescio likes to play in the dark world Read more…

Query Workshop … critiques by Karma Brown

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have Karma Brown pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries. Here’s some more information about Karma… Karma Brown Karma is an award-winning writer published in a variety of places, including Canadian Family, Best Read more…

Query Workshop … critiques by Rae Chang

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have Rae Chang pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries. Here’s some more information about Rae… Rae Chang Rae is an aspiring YA author, composer, gf food blogger, nerd, cooking instructor, youth mentor, Read more…

An Interview with Jessica Sinsheimer!

Hi! I’m Brenda’s blog assistant, Rae Chang. As writers, we all Google-stalk agents (and often editors). Come on, admit it, you do. And if you’ve done your homework – and you should have done your homework – you can probably rattle off your dream agent’s most recent sales, submission guidelines, history as an agent, favorite font, and caffeinated beverage. But did you know that agents are people, too? Quirky, nerdy, hilarious, and downright interesting people? Read more…

Query Workshop … Critiques by Rebecca Weston

Welcome to the query workshop. From November 1 through November 19 several talented friends of mine will critique queries submitted to the workshop by some brave authors. Today we have Rebecca Weston pulling out her ink pen and giving suggestions to her writers on how to tighten, sharpen, and shine their queries. Here’s some more information about Rebecca…   Rebecca Weston Rebecca is a copy editor at Spencer Hill Contemporary and a freelance editor as Read more…